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Yesterday, 08:05 AM

Rustyjames replied to a thread SVM Lift Repair Needed Pittsburgh, PA - OVR WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIR!!! in Equipment

Agreed, try taking it to a shop that repairs truck lift gates or snowplows. Anytime the word disability is injected into something get ready to have...

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04-19-2018, 02:58 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Upsizing Supra Pubic Tube in Care

Thank you CKF, I'll do that.

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04-19-2018, 10:00 AM

Rustyjames started a thread Upsizing Supra Pubic Tube in Care

I've had an SP for about 8 years now and it's a 16Fr. Normally I can go an easy 6 weeks before a change out, and could go longer but I'd just change...

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04-18-2018, 07:39 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

Here's a good video that gives you an idea of the lube points: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIaPKPQ2NwI The bottom and middle hinges have 3...

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04-18-2018, 04:04 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

I have a newer Econoline van that has the stock door, no opener, and can tell you that it slides very easy. Some of those rollers, especially on the...

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04-18-2018, 09:57 AM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

Here's a diagram, #16, 17 & 18 have rollers, if one isn't spinning the way it should could be your problem. ...

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04-18-2018, 09:49 AM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

Doing a search on that motor number only came up with this:...

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04-17-2018, 09:35 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

On my Braun openers there's no clutch, just a motor that drives a chain that operates the door, really kind of crude but it's been working trouble...

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04-17-2018, 07:39 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

Found a pic of what you should try giving a good shot of cleaner/lube, if it's sticking then the door would need a nudge to open. When I get a...

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04-17-2018, 07:15 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Install hand controls on our own in Equipment

I've never used the push/rock types but have seen them. A friend of mine uses them and likes them. There's really not much too them, and seem easy...

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04-17-2018, 07:12 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

As previously mentioned, more than likely it's the door rollers that need work, not the motor or related items. If the stock door assembly isn't...

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04-17-2018, 05:48 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

Exactly, the Braun opener uses a GM window motor that can be had for next to nothing on eBay or the local auto parts store. I suspect Ricon is...

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04-17-2018, 05:47 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

The dealer will shread your wallet, that's for sure. Does the lift have a RF remote control? If not you should be able to build one from an eBay 6...

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04-17-2018, 03:26 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Power sliding door works but needs a nudge in Equipment

Is the opener a Braun? That's what 2 of my vans have. They're pretty simple, but more than likely what is happening on your van is the arm that...

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04-16-2018, 04:02 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Does Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) work okay with a wheelchair? in Housing and Home Design

Thanks for posting that, very helpful indeed.

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04-15-2018, 08:33 AM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Routine maintenance of van lift, door opener, and transfer seat in Equipment

Light lubrication is all that's needed on the lift, seat base and door opener. I just have AB friend(s) do my service. If someone is capable of...

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04-12-2018, 07:49 AM

Rustyjames replied to a thread I just bought a van in Equipment

I've got a 93 E150 that I bought when first injured almost 18 years ago and it's been a great van. Those Ricon seat bases are very reliable. The...

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04-09-2018, 08:25 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Install hand controls on our own in Equipment

I have two vans that I installed my own in. I couldn't do the actual work, but had a friend do it that was capable. Like you say, it's no big deal...

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03-29-2018, 06:58 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread What do you do when your van lift breaks down? in Equipment

That's a nice van, and the lift looks like a Braun, and those have a manual backup in the event there's a electrical failure. Braun lifts are pretty...

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03-29-2018, 06:54 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread What do you do when your van lift breaks down? in Equipment

I've had two occasions when my van went kaput and needed to be towed. Both times my friend who had a towing business picked my van, with me in it. ...

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03-22-2018, 06:02 PM

Rustyjames replied to a thread Quickie P222 SE Battery Replacement in Equipment

Get MK gels, anything else is a false economy. You really only get what you pay for with batteries. If you keep them charged they will give you the...

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